Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio Fund Class Institutional (SSCPX)
| Fund Assets | 7.05M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.50% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 145.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.85% |
| Dividend Growth | -25.40% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.89 |
| YTD Return | -1.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.23% |
| 5-Year Return | 18.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.59 |
| 52-Week High | 7.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.12 |
| Holdings | 102 |
| Inception Date | Sep 2, 1994 |
About SSCPX
The Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio Fund Institutional Class is a core equity mutual fund designed to achieve maximum capital appreciation by focusing primarily on U.S. small-cap companies. At least 80% of its assets are typically invested in common stocks of firms whose market capitalizations align with those found in the Russell 2000 Index, placing the fund at the heart of the small-cap segment of the equity market. Managed by Zacks Investment Management, the fund leverages a disciplined, multi-factor approach that incorporates both proprietary and academic research to identify statistical anomalies and market inefficiencies within the small-cap universe. This strategy emphasizes the importance of earnings estimate revisions as a predictor of future stock performance, which is particularly relevant to smaller companies that tend to respond more strongly to such changes. The fund plays a significant role for institutional investors seeking targeted exposure to smaller U.S. companies, offering diversification benefits and potential for growth relative to larger-cap counterparts.
Performance
SSCPX had a total return of 15.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.86%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FKICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Stock K6 Fund | 0.60% |
| FSCDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Fund - Class A | 1.20% |
| FCDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund - Class M | 1.39% |
| FSOPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.77% |
| FCDIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund - Class I | 0.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Institutional Reserves Funds - Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund | DSVXX | 8.46% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 2.06% |
| Nextpower Inc. | NXT | 2.02% |
| Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. | KLIC | 1.89% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 1.76% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 1.71% |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | WTS | 1.70% |
| Independent Bank Corp. | INDB | 1.69% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 1.67% |
| Allient Inc. | ALNT | 1.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.5946 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.797 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 9, 2022 | $0.6179 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $1.9933 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Jul 22, 2020 | $0.0012 | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.9112 | Dec 12, 2018 |